Canada’s relationship with the United States is entering a far more consequential phase than a typical trade dispute, and how Ottawa responds could reshape North American geopolitics for years. On this episode of the Frontlines podcast, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney is joined by Jacob Shapiro of Bespoke Group to unpack Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent foreign... Read More
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The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced Kimberly Earls will be joining the ROI team as executive director, beginning later this month. “After a thorough and robust interview process, we are pleased to share Kimberly Earls will be joining the Rural Ontario Institute as the new executive director,” says Dan Borowec, ROI chair. “Throughout her... Read More
In 2026, the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame (OAHF) will induct Senator Robert Black, Dr. Helen Fisher, Scott Graham, Percy Hodgetts and Brian O’Connor. The new OAHF nominees represent a diverse cross-section of the industry, including a Canadian Senator, pioneering researchers, and influential farm leaders who have driven progress in areas such as national policy,... Read More
Regina, Sask.-based AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. is getting set to become publicly-traded again. The company says it has filed paperwork with regulatory authorities across Canada for a proposed initial public offering of some of its common shares. The number of shares to be sold and the price per common share have not yet been... Read More
Welcome to this week’s Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by FP Genetics! For today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Peter Johnson to discuss how the weather impacts profitability, lodging risks, and cereal nutrition. Chad Yanchycki, of FP Genetics, also joins Smith for a spotlight interview. Thoughts on something we... Read More
With shifting global trade dynamics, extreme weather events, and continued budget cutbacks, Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector enters 2026 facing a mix of challenges and opportunities. This webinar, presented in partnership with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, examines what's ahead for the sector in the coming year from economic fundamentals, to policy gaps, and onto... Read More
Year-round E15 sales were a focus this week as U.S. President Donald Trump spoke in Iowa to a crowd of farmers and ranchers, saying he has instructed congressional leadership to move forward on approving the E15 ethanol blend. Trump said he is relying on House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to... Read More
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has confirmed plans to close seven federal research facilities across the country, including the Lacombe Research and Development Centre in central Alberta. The move is part of a broader federal expenditure review that will eliminate hundreds of positions, with over 100 jobs affected at Lacombe alone. AAFC says the changes... Read More
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) staff have been informed this week of major job cuts coming as part of the Carney government's plan to reduce federal spending. The CFIA, on Jan. 29, confirmed it has a plan to eliminate 587 positions, as previously reported based on information from multiple sources, including the union that represents... Read More
As diplomatic friction rises between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney says Canadian agriculture must stay focused on what truly drives cross-border trade: economic integration and industry-level engagement. Carney’s speech at Davos — which drew international applause — offered a subtle critique of Trump’s trade stance. While... Read More